The Paradixion: Laboratory
- February 29, 2024
- GomPangGames
Get on SteamIn a remote, secluded location where no human foot has set foot, there is a laboratory conducting secret research. What purpose and what kind of research is being conducted in this laboratory is unknown, but it is clear that strange things are happening. Help with the research being conducted in this laboratory and complete the research, unraveling the mysterious events happening within. [The Par…
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features cleaner graphics and animations compared to its predecessor, along with a variety of innovative puzzles that enhance the gameplay experience.
- Players appreciate the eerie atmosphere and pleasant music, which contribute to the overall enjoyment of the game.
- The developer is actively involved in assisting players with hints and questions, making the experience more user-friendly.
- The game is criticized for its similarities to the Rusty Lake series, with some reviewers feeling it lacks originality and has a 'rip-off' quality.
- Some players found the themes of the game to be quite disturbing and gory, which may not be suitable for all audiences.
- The lack of clear guidance and logic in some puzzles led to frustration, with players often resorting to walkthroughs for assistance.
- graphics12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics of "Laboratory" are described as basic and 2D, with a macabre style reminiscent of the Rusty Lake series, though some players feel it lacks originality and appears as a lesser imitation. While the game features cleaner graphics and animations compared to its predecessor, the overall aesthetic is criticized for not being unique enough, leading to a perception of it as an asset flip. Despite these critiques, the visuals are said to suit the game's atmosphere well.
“Compared to the previous installment, this game features cleaner graphics and animations, as well as a variety of innovative puzzles that made playing it quite enjoyable.”
“The graphics are very basic and 2-dimensional, but they suited the game very well.”
“Laboratory is the second of (currently) three Paradixion games, all of which I have played and enjoyed, particularly once I got used to their macabre graphical style and puzzle format.”
“If the dev did their own thing with a more unique art style/themes, then I would have been more positive, but as it is, this feels like a cheap iOS rip-off of a much better series.”
“I wish the dev had spent some time developing a different aesthetic for the next entry in this series, because there is something here; it's just that it gets overshadowed by looking like an asset flip of Rusty Lake.”
“The art style is very similar, only with slightly worse assets; they even have an almost identical way of showing that you solved a puzzle, with a bright yellow light and a similar sound effect.”
- story4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The story in the series is interconnected, with the Laboratory and its predecessor, Son's Room, sharing a common lore, while the third installment, Christmas, feels more like a standalone narrative. Overall, the storyline appears to build upon previous events, creating a sense of continuity.
“The story also seems to continue from the previous one.”
“Laboratory and its predecessor, Son's Room, share a common story and lore; Christmas (the third game) seemed more standalone to me.”
“The story and lore of the Laboratory and its predecessor, Son's Room, are interconnected; however, Christmas (the third game) felt more standalone to me.”
“The story seems to continue from the previous one.”
“The story and lore of the Laboratory and its predecessor, Son's Room, are interconnected; however, Christmas (the third game) felt more standalone to me.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game is noted for its surreal atmosphere, exploring themes of corrupted souls, which creates a haunting yet captivating experience. The combination of pleasant music and an eerie ambiance enhances the overall mood, drawing players into its unique world.
“The game has a very surreal atmosphere and explores themes of corrupted souls.”
“Pleasant music accompanies an eerie atmosphere.”
“The game has a very similar surreal atmosphere and seems to go for almost identical themes with corrupted souls.”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game is characterized as repetitive yet enjoyable, effectively complementing the eerie atmosphere. Overall, it enhances the experience without becoming bothersome.
“Pleasant music accompanies an eerie atmosphere.”
“The music was repetitive but not unpleasant.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players are captivated by the intricate mechanics of the puzzles in each room, highlighting the engaging and thought-provoking nature of the gameplay.
“I was particularly fascinated by the mechanics of the puzzles in each room.”
